ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Thursday reiterated to stand by the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty as a matter of principle andbased on the historic and brotherly relations between the two countries.
In response to a question, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsDr Mohammad Faisal stated that Pakistan was following with immense concernthe crisis in the relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada and “places onrecord its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
“Pakistan always supports the sovereignty of states and the principle ofnon-interference in the internal affairs of other states. Both theseaspects are enshrined in UN Charter and are among the basic tenets ofinternational law, and the foundation of peaceful and friendly inter-staterelations,” he added.
“We fully agree with the statement of the OIC Secretary General that SaudiArabia enjoys immense respect at the regional and international level, asit does among the people of Pakistan,” the Spokesperson maintained.